<p>On the USAToday poll Edwards won again, followed by Biden and Kucinich. Hmmm…maybe I need to take a closer look at Edwards…</p>
<p>My favored candidates, Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich, came #1 and 2, respectively, only because of the level of importance that I chose on the Iraq issue, and no one else feels as strongly about it as they do. But then the other candidates ranked in topsy-turvy fashion.</p>
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<p>Definitely oversimplified. I wouldn’t take this quiz too seriously. Many of these issues are more complex than a simpley ‘yes or no.’</p>
<p>Which is why you may want to visit some of the other sites linked, specifically the "[candidates</a>’ statements](<a href="http://www.myelectionchoices.com/]candidates">www.myelectionchoices.com/)" link. I found it quite revealing.</p>
<p>And Ron Paul came dead last for me. :)</p>
<p>This “candidates’ statements” site is very interesting. Much better approach.</p>
<p>Curiously, Hillary came in last for me (on the oversimplified quiz), but in reality Giuliani would be last.</p>
<p>“Obama Bin Laden” Christcorp?</p>
<p>Real nice tastel You don’t see anyone here making cheap shots about the polygamist cult or the cross-dresser or the flipfloppper</p>
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<p>I agree. The comment was really tacky since Obama has no connection to Osama except by name. That tactic has been used to equate the two psychologically in people’s minds.</p>
<p>They can if they want. I don’t really care. Are we so “sensitive” and “Politically Correct” that we can’t joke about our politicians? Of all the things people have referred to Bush about; or Hillary the Witch; or Cheney and his Hunting adventures; and so on down the line. Politicians have become one of the key topics for humor, venting, personal dissatisfaction, etc… If you are so personally offended by political jabs, then YOU have a problem. </p>
<p>NO, I will not be “Politically Correct”. That is a major reason our country has so many problems with racism, class warfare, etc… NO, I won’t harbor the attitude of “Can’t We All Just Get Along”. We need to learn RESPECT for what others say. Even if we don’t like it or agree with it. The 1st amendment isn’t only designed to express what you LIKE to hear or read. It was intended MORE for the things you DON’T like to hear, read, or see. These mocking of political figures are not “Personal Attacks” on the individual but on the candidate. Just like most people’s comments against Bush are not against the man, but against the President in office and his policies.</p>
<p>Again, if you feel “Personally Offended” and your “Feelings” are affected, then get over it. The more we can realize how short life is and not to take everything we encounter as a personal attack, and be able to laugh at oneself and the world around us, the sooner we can achieve the respect of each other on a “Personal” level and the world we be a much better place.</p>
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<p>That’s different. Joke about a politician all you want, if it’s at least remotely related to some attribute of theirs. ‘Hillary the witch’ is fine if you really think she’s a witch. But to make a joke connecting someone to someone else who’s offensive, based purely on the letters in their name, to me does cross a line.</p>
<p>really christcorp you believe in the 1st amendment like that?</p>
<p>so you weren’t with the rest of your party going bezerk over the Moveon Ad?</p>
<p>Bill Richardson: 40
Joe Biden: 37
Dennis Kucinich: 37
John Edwards: 35
Barack Obama: 32
Hillary Clinton: 32
Rudy Giuliani: 30
Mike Gravel: 29
Chris Dodd: 29
Mitt Romney: 28
Jim Gilmore: 15
Duncan Hunter: 13
John McCain: 13
Mike Huckabee: 11
Ron Paul: 10
Sam Brownback: 10
Fred Thompson: 8
Tom Tancredo: 5</p>
<p>I don’t know of any candidate I agree on 100% on all issues. We have to choose the issues that are important to us and weigh out how much the candidate might actually be able to get done on that issue.</p>
<p>To me, ending the war and promoting peace with the rest of the planet, along with restoring the liberties that made our country great, far outweigh all the other issues combined.</p>
<p>I have no problem at all with moveon.org. I think what they said was wrong and in many cases just totally inaccurate, but they can say whatever they want. Just like I had no problem when people called president Regan “President Ray-Gun” assuming all he wanted to do was start a war. Of course they don’t say anything now that history has proven that it was he who pretty much ended the cold war. </p>
<p>Or how about a month or two ago with General “Betray-us” (Patraeus). No, I don’t really care one bit if someone thinks Obama Bin laden “Crosses the line”. Get over it. I’m not alone. There are a lot of people I’ve met throughout life who are hell bent on doing everything in their little microcosm to eliminate political correctness. To ensure that our bill of rights are exercised and NOT only when people agree with them or it is convenient. Make people responsible for their own actions and not blame society because of all their afflictions, poor choices, problems, etc…</p>
<p>If you want to preserve our liberties and such, then don’t worry about which candidate gets into office. Convince the ACLU, NAACP, etc… to support EVERYONE’s rights and not just those that fit their political agenda. Fight equally as hard for the student who wants to pray during their lunch hour at school as you do for the person who thinks no one should in public because they don’t like it. Too bad if you don’t like it. You don’t have to do it. That doesn’t mean others should have to stop. Fight equally as hard for the right of all people to be judged fairly by the judicial system no matter what their race, color, or part of the country they come from. Take back the government from career politicians. The presidency isn’t the problem, it’s having senators and representatives in office for 20+ years. Get involved with local issues that promote quality of life for all people. Get rid of a welfare system that benefits staying on it instead of getting off of it. </p>
<p>We are suppose to be a country and government “Of the people, by the people, and for the people”. That is no longer the case. Too many people believe that the government knows what’s best for us and that we are suppose to totally trust them. The government shouldn’t be providing universal health care and social security. But, because people have become dependent on such government programs, it’s difficult to break away. Guess what? That’s how many politicians want it. They want you to NEED them.</p>
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<p>While for me Kucinich was first, when I dug deeper to find out why I saw it’s because of his views on getting Americans healthy. Since I don’t think Kucinich has a snowball’s chance in hell, I’m happy that my second was Hillary, whom I wholeheartedly support.</p>
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<p>Which shows why it ain’t over till the fat lady sings. These sites are very good for helping find the candidates whom you agree with, but at the end of the day a lot of voters go with gut.</p>
<p>If it weren’t for Ron Paul opening my eyes, I’d still support Hillary and/or Obama. </p>
<p>Kucinich is awesome. But you’re right; he doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell…</p>
<p>which is what I used to think about Ron Paul, but all of that has changed…</p>
<p>I pretty much score Kucinich on these things too. Gravel shows up for me now and then. I like Edwards and I don’t know why I don’t score better with him. I guess he isn’t liberal enough for me - I know Hillary isn’t.</p>
<p>I got it: Kucinich as Ron Paul’s running mate!</p>
<p>And Obama as Hillary’s running mate!</p>
<p>That would be an awesome race!</p>
<p>Yeah, I know, Kucinich is a Democrat and Paul is a Republican.</p>
<p>No matter. Paul’s support has crossed the party line. Many of his supporters (like myself) have historically voted Democrat.</p>
<p>Just a silly dream of mine.</p>